Your drains are an important part of the home, and with all of the rain and storms that we have had recently, the images on the news have shown us the consequences of flooding. Taking care of your drains to help prevent flooding or to reduce the impact of it is essential if you want to not only reduce the risk of the inconvenience of a flooded drain but also to help protect the drains themselves.
A drain can flood when it becomes blocked or after a prolonged period of heavy rainfall, often it will be a combination of the two. Water then can get into the foundations of your home and damage them over a period of time. If you live near a body of water such as a river, your flood risk is higher anyway, so it is also important to take this into account.
Drains can become blocked up over time as things can enter them that get stuck in the drain – grease from cooking, food debris, wet wipes and even dental floss are major culprits that are seen time and time again in blocked drains. Being aware of what you are putting into your drains and making sure that nothing that could potentially cause a blockage goes down is something that everyone should do in order to reduce the risk.
As well as being inconvenient, if a drain blocks it weakens and damages the foundations of the property as well as causing mould to grow in damp areas and this leads to hygiene problems and illness.
It is a good idea to get your drains checked out, especially during the winter when flooding is more likely to occur. Because drains are difficult to access, you should get a professional like this CCTV drain surveys specialist https://www.drainpower.co.uk/drainage-services/cctv-drain-surveys to come and assess the drains for you. If they find a problem, they will be able to make repairs before it gets any worse, and they will also be able to help and advise you on drain maintenance to reduce your risk of any problems happening with your drains that could lead to a flood.
